The self-proclaimed underdog in the race for the leadership of Queensland's Liberal National Party claims he's had "a groundswell" of support since announcing his candidacy at the weekend.
Little-known Oodgeroo MP Mark Robinson, who describes himself as a Christian Conservative, announced his leadership tilt on Saturday and will run against incumbent deputy leader Deb Frecklington and former leader John-Paul Langbroek.
"There's been a groundswell of support. From an underdog status already there is great momentum towards my attempt to be the leader," Dr Robinson told ABC radio on Monday.
He says he would take a "consultative" leadership style, fashioned by former prime minister John Howard, if elected, with a focus on a "local" direction and "family values" in building policies.
There was speculation earlier this year that Dr Robinson would defect to One Nation after he had dinner with Pauline Hanson and her adviser James Ashby last December.
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Dr Robinson says though he hasn't agreed with all LNP decisions he has stuck with the party through "good, bad and otherwise".
"I'm a very strong, loyal LNP person."
